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Mineral Wells, TX


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Mineral Wells, Texas

Mineral Wells, Texas, in Palo Pinto county, is 46 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 16,946.

The People and Families of Mineral Wells

In Mineral Wells, about 44% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Mineral Wells is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mineral Wells had a median family income of $33,765.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mineral Wells ($30,300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mineral Wells Housing

About 62% of housing units in Mineral Wells are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mineral Wells, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mineral Wells strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mineral Wells Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mineral Wells Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mineral Wells, TX

Comparing Mineral Wells to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime22

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